Paraeducator General Education - Preschool (part-time, 90 mins per day)

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $17.32/hour. New hires receive credit for relevant full-time paid experience in the previous 10 years (1% per year, up to 5%) and for an associate’s degree or higher in a related field (1%, combined cap of 5%). Annual performance pay is available. Maximum hiring range is 5% above the starting rate.

Schedule

9-month, part-time (180-day) or full-time (190-day) calendar.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional-growth credit

About the Role

Provide high-quality childcare in a nurturing, safe environment using a developmentally appropriate curriculum to help preschool students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Responsibilities

• Student Support & Supervision
  • Supervise students during all program activities, including play periods, lunch, assemblies, emergency drills, and field trips; ensure their well-being and safety.
• Instructional Assistance
  • Reinforce skills and material with individual students or small groups under teacher direction.
  • Assist in preparing lessons and delivering an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Social-Emotional Development
  • Help students build positive behaviors and navigate social situations.
• Classroom Operations
  • Distribute and collect instructional materials; copy, file, and assist with assessments and grading.
  • Create and maintain bulletin boards and other classroom displays.
• Communication & Confidentiality
  • Translate for students, parents, and staff as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all protected student and staff information.
• Safety & Reporting
  • Report potential issues such as substance use, child abuse, or other dangerous situations.
  • Immediately alert the teacher or director to any student problems or special information.
• General Duties
  • Operate and care for instructional equipment.
  • Adhere to all district policies and safety protocols.
  • Remain flexible and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an Arizona state-approved competency exam.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Adequate vision and hearing to perform job responsibilities safely.

Core Values

• Excellence in all we do.
• Equity and fairness in all things.
• Collaboration as an effective decision-making and morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity—honesty, reliability, and ethical behavior—is non-negotiable.
• Efficiency as good stewardship of public trust and resources.

Professional Qualities

• Respond to all internal and external customers promptly, efficiently, and courteously.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Accept direction positively.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Use positive problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Adhere to site- and job-appropriate dress code.
• Share sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Work professionally and non-judgmentally with a diverse cross-section of people.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Movement: Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, walk, and sit; requires repetitive finger and manual dexterity.
• Sensory & Communication: Must be able to speak, hear, and see (with correction) to perform essential job functions.
• Physical Exertion:
  • Occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently lift or move objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Constantly lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, bloodborne pathogens, and loud noises.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.